1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
| Model | DB4 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
